Tanya

Cookie Dough Recall

2009-06-19T17:05:45Z

FYI - Nestle is recalling their refrigerated cookie dough.

pocket pet pomster

2009-02-12T15:15:00Z

pocket pet pomster
Originally uploaded by Scuzzi

WANT!

Today is October 14, 2008

2008-10-14T17:38:04Z

... and John McCain is still lying.

Breathe

2008-09-20T09:24:51Z

Just breathe.

Urban Decay Friends and Family Sale

2008-08-19T18:44:01Z

30% off until 08/28/2008 - coupon code is FFL30. Link to website here!
(Posted for Maggie and/or anyone else who likes their stuff!)

Comfest!!!

2008-06-27T12:26:23Z

Twas the night before Comfest, and all through the bar
All the hipsters had convened, from near and from far.
And Em with her PBR and I with mine too
Had just settled in to enjoy our "brews."

When up on the stage there arose such a clatter
We stood up from our table, "What the hell is the matter?!?"

And what to our wondering eyes should appear
But Juffage with live looping and amazing music there
We listened some more, and loved the sound
So we decided that we would be sticking around.

Then Ruckus Roboticus he took to the stage
Playing plenty of music for the crowd to engage:
Now spin us some found sounds, we really like ya!
Now hip-hop, now funk, now electronica!

Hotel Eden started rocking the place
Saying to the crowd, "This song is on my myspace."
Even technical problems couldn't stop his force
He gave the set his all, staying the course.

His music was poignant, his beats very dancey
Yet sometimes simple and raw and not very fancy.
Kelly grabbed his guitar and played his last song
And much of the crowd quietly sang along.

Then I heard him exclaim into the bright stage lights
"Happy Comfest to all, and to all now, good night!"

Help for my marketing class?

2008-03-08T17:58:12Z

Thank you, I have gotten 10 responses and am working on my paper analyzing my results.

I have to poll 10 people about my product idea for Marketing 300. Please help? Note: this entry is public, and I may link to this survey in my assignment.

About the product:

Fast and Fresh Microwave Cookies offer a quick and easy way to make just a few cookies. Perfect for the packed lunch or the consumer who is watching their portion sizes, these cookies are available in packages of two or four cookies. The consumer simply unwraps the package, lays the patented crisping sheet in the microwave, and places the pieces of uncooked dough on the sheet. Then, the consumer microwaves the product for two minutes. After letting the cookies sit for one minute, they are ready to enjoy!

On to the survey:

View Poll: MKTG 300 Product Poll

525,600 minutes.

2008-01-04T15:57:29Z

Chronologically in 2007:

Attended first New Year's social!
Lost a roomate, gained a fiance
Gained some amount of pounds
Went back to school

And, got straight A's!

Joined SpinColumbus

Marched in Pride and Doo Dah Parades!

Had several meltdowns with regards to work
Planned wedding stuff ( x a bajillion or so)
Booked wedding stuff ( x 10 or so )
Reassured my mother about our wedding ( x too many to count)
Lost 25 pounds
Somehow, over the course of the year, became at peace with where I've come from, and excited about where I'm going in life.
Attended second New Year's social.

In 2008 I will:

Finish planning wedding (without too many meltdowns)
Have said wedding (without too many meltdowns)
Keep my grades up
Take a programming class!
Get a promotion/new job at work
Read more novels for pleasure
Lose at least 25 more pounds.

Read this if you want to get riled up.

2007-10-06T00:30:54Z

Jill was suspended for one year from EIU for a year due to her PTSD.

I can't believe that the school thinks they can do this. It also must be said that Jill had a lot of triggering events in her life right before this happened, the biggest being another interview for a magazine about her experience being trafficked. She's literally been through Hell on Earth.

On the other hand, I'm glad that her situation is gaining publicity. I wish that some rights organization would pick this up for her and sue the school. This is ridiculous.

Jill is, hands down, the bravest person I know.

Read more about Jill at her Xanga. Warning: some of her posts describe her trafficking experience and are graphic.

The reason why I like September 11.

2007-09-11T20:29:43Z

One year ago today, I woke up to an email.

Match.com alert: [Mav's sn] has winked at you!

We're safely home!

2007-09-04T01:32:16Z

Thank you, Maggie, for a wonderful weekend. Fun times were had, good food was eaten, and much wine was consumed.

And now, homework.

27 years ago today...

2007-08-12T01:21:14Z

The world welcomed a tiny little bundle of sarcasm. Happy Birthday, Michael.

News from the Homefront.

2007-07-29T22:03:25Z

Although I am told, perhaps correctly, that these are crappy pictures, I will still post them. Next time we get a chance to go over, we'll take better pictures. We are told we can arrange another walk-through to meet the owners and such.

From the curb

Counter space!!!

Florida Room

This looks a little smaller than I felt it was. This Family Room, along with the Florida Room and the long-ass kitchen counter, are begging to be used for a social, imho.

So, when are you all coming?

Oh yeah. The Whole Set.

Go see Transformers.

2007-07-08T21:10:20Z

Now!

Guess who?

2007-06-11T03:35:08Z

Meant to be?

2007-06-01T13:07:16Z

Yes I know, but it isstill funny even if not accurate.

TV!

2007-05-06T03:30:35Z

Mike finally got his engagement TV today.

Guess what!!!

2007-04-03T01:06:09Z

I got ZILS!

PS - I just remembered that on Live Journal one can do cuts. And not depressed emo kid cuts, either.

Planning.

2007-04-02T20:28:47Z

Yay for days off.

This might be nerdy, but I'm going to be divulging some planning/thoughts here (most likely in excruciating detail). There are a few things that I know already:

Venue: The Kelton House

Historical building and museum.

A stop on the Underground Railroad.

Within our price range

And absolutely freaking gorgeous.

Yes, this is where I turn into a girl.

I've always dreamed of having an outdoor wedding, and this meshes a nerdy love of history and the "I want a pretty venue" attitude.

Colors:

Chocolate brown and red with a little orange in other places and aqua blue as an accent color in a few places - just to break up the fall colors.

Attendants:

I decided back in high school that my bridesmaids would be my sisters - Erin (18) and Megan (16 in two days). My other siblings Kevin (7) and Kelly (5) will be our ring bearer and flower girl.

Photographer:

I really really really really want Kitty Maer. She photographed my neighbor's wedding, and her sister's wedding. Her work is absolutely gorgeous.

Other than this, I know little bits and pieces. A chocolate wedding cake. We want everything to be simple, I want a lot of the decorations being natural elements. I plan on wearing off-white/cream/champagne or something along those lines. I want a casual dress - tea length maybe. No train. I don't know if I'll wear a veil.

Dude, there are so many things to think about. It's daunting, yet exciting.

Six months ago I went on a first date.

2007-03-22T04:00:10Z

I told my mom that I was going to marry him after our second date. Maybe a month in, I told him within some mangled, rushed explanation that I knew this sounded crazy and that he's probably be freaked out which I understood but I really had to say that I wanted to marry him someday, which could be in the future but I just had to finally say it. To my surprise, he smiled and agreed that he felt the same.

And now we're here. A strange trip, indeed. And, we're only beginning.

There's a Karen Carpenter song in there somewhere.

Thank you all so much for all the well wishes. I'm smitten beyond belief with this Mav guy. He finishes my sentences, and catches my obscure musical references. He treats me as his equal, and loves me despite my weird habits and tendencies. And, I'm so happy that everyone supports us in this decision.

Betrothed.

2007-03-17T15:58:21Z

You learn a new sample every day.

2007-01-25T19:36:31Z

As I sit here at work on hold, I hear all sorts of older music that I think I have never heard before, until it comes to the hook. Then I realize that it's been sampled in some recent song.

Like the song Nappy Roots Day by Nappy Roots apparently features a couple of samples from Holiday by The Bee Gees.

Which is interesting enough, but it brings about a new fear. 15 years from now, are people going to be sampling things from New Kids on the Block?

Because nothing says 'I Love You' like zombies.

2007-01-23T23:14:12Z

Preface: That much money will not be spent often for Valentines Day. However, since we didn't exchange Christmas gifts, and since we have almost entirely stopped eating out (which from my calculations today is saving me about 400!! bucks a month), I decided I could afford it.

There may or may not be another factor at play, but that shall remain undiscussed at the risk of letting cats out of bags.

Speaking of cats, Saints Row is the cat's pj's! Now, I just need to wrestle it away from Mike...

By the way, Thug Mike is seriously creepy. I'll have to find a way to post a picture of it on here.

PS - Sorry I fell asleep on Saturday and missed goodbyes...

General notice to friends.

2007-01-19T17:21:04Z

Please make sure that you update your beneficiaries for any accounts which require them - especially after having a child or following a marriage or divorce.

Related: I severely dislike calling a wife to obtain contact information for an ex-wife, who is still listed as a beneficiary.

Wince.

Cleaning!

2007-01-06T22:19:28Z

So, aor and I are, in theory at least, cleaning today. Laundry is almost totally done, but the rest of the junk (i.e. empty bottles, a pizza box, and random shoes) have yet to migrate to their proper homes. The television proves distracting.

Wait. Gene Simmons had a reality show? Shudder.

In other news, the #1 beer in the world was quite tasty, but not worth how much it cost.